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Charles Cahrinotox, Afterwards Colouel U.S. A. 
(ii.OKGE Carr I NGToN,... Afterwards Colouel C S. A. 

JfARRY HaVkn Afterwards Color Ser^r,.aiit. 

Alrkrt Hacknkv, Afterwards Guerrilla Chief. 

ji-vi (jlii rrilla. 

}\ii^i, .,. Guerrilla. 

Mr. Havkn, Citizen. 

Hans [.ankrutm i wluMi-hts mit de Union.) 

Pjj,.|.ki!, (Mrs. Carriii^ton'- Servant.) 

LADIES. 

Mrs. H.wk.v, ^Irs. C.^rimnotdn, (widow.) 

M iNNiK Havkx, Bettik Cakrington. 

OFFICERS OF FEDERAL AKMV. 
Gen. Rosecraxz. C'hikf oe Stake, Aid, axd Ser- 

(JEANT C >MI»AXV A. 

OFFK ET.S OF ( ONFFDERATE ARMV. 

(4lX.RRACi(;,CiEX.McC()WAX,AII..A('inEEOESTAEK. 

Goddess of Liberty, Peace, and War, etc. Union 
and Confederate Soldiers. Citizens, Guerrillas, Con- 
trabands, etc., etc. 



COSTUME, 



Chas. Carrington— i^irs^, plain dark suit ; second 
act, third scene, old Jean suit ; thirJ, fourth, 
Federal Uniform. 

Geo, Carrington— i^/rs^, light Planter's suit; sec- 
ond, third and fourth, Confederate Uniform. 

Harry Haven— i^irs^, jjlain dark suit; second,third 
andfi^urth, Federal Uniform. 

Albert Hackney— i^irs^,light overseer's suit ; sec- 
ond, third and fourth. Guerrilla suit. 

Jim — Guerrilla suit. 

Bill— Guerrilla suit. 

Hans Lagerbum — Federal Uniform with short 
pants, red shirt and red stockings. 

Flipper— j^'irsif, old dark suit ; second, third and 
fourth, ragged suit. 

Mr. Haven— i^irs2^,plain suit, change at will. 

Mrs. Haye^— First, plain suit, change at will. 

Minnie Ua.yb^- First, light plain suit, change at 
will. 

Widow Carrington— Firs^", rich dark suit, change 

at will. 
Bettie Carrington— Krs?!, rich light suit, change 

at will. 



TRUE BLUE: 



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Brother against Brother. 



ACT I. 

SCEXE FIRST. 

Widow Carrlnqlon-8 Parlor, Widow and Albert 
Hackneif discovered converaltif/. 

Hackneif. Well, Mrs. Carrington, there i.s no use 
in (li^^niisinff the fact; we are bound to have war. 
'\\w i,?o|.U' of the South are be^innin-: to reahzy that 
they are capable of governing themsdves, ami it wi 
not be ion- before thev will strike a blow that will 
forever free'^thein from the tyranny and oppression ot 
the North. It is a bold step, I'll admit, but when we 
(•on><ider the difference between Southern chivalry 
and northern stupidity. I am certain we shall succeed. 
I for one am fully prepared for it, ami I have chosen 
the character that I shall assume in the grand strug- 
gle for liberty. ^ , -. ,,,. _, 

Widow Oh, but war is such a dreadtul thing, Mr. 
ll-\ekuey' I do dread it. But then I suppose there is 
no way to avoid it. But tell me what part you pro- 
pose t6 take in it-you surely will not go as a private 

^"^Jlaci- () bless vou, no ; certainly not. A private? 
bah! \Vhy', I was ottered a captain's commission, 
biit would not accept it! . ,r tt i 

Widow. Indeed! but why not, Mr. Hackney, you 
would then carry a sword ? 



JTrir:k. Yon pre rifrht. But then the fact is, there's 
no money in it. That's what we're after, yon know 
—not honor— so I'll tell you what I've done. I've 
joined Dick McCann'ri Independent Scouts, and they 
are all a fine set of fellows, and as soon as we are 
armed and equipped, will be ofl". We can go and 
come wlien we please, tiyht on our own hook, and 
make all we can ; and after the Yanks are whipped 
and sent home you and I can enjoy ourselves, eh? 
Ha ! ha ! ha ! [Rises ) Well, I must go up and see 
the boys. I'll call again to-morrow, (iood day. 
Widow. Good day Mr. Hackney, [ilnck. exit r.) 
Enter Bettie, L. 

Bettir. Oh, mother, George is (oming, and O, I' 
do hope he has a letter from brother Charley. 
E'lter George l. hurriedly. 

Widow. Any letters, George? 

Geo. No, mother; no letters. I tell you I believe 
Charley is on the road home, or we would hear from 
hira. ( Takes a paper from hispockfd and reads.) 

Beitie. Why, George, you seem excited. Tell us 
what you have heard in Nashville. 

Geo. I by ve heard a great deal, Bettie ; but I have 
seen more. Talk of future glory ! Why only think, 
moiher, Nashville is full of soldiers already— in- 
fantry, cavalry and artillery. Oh, it's grand ! There 
is a recruiting staiion at every street corner. I saw a 
fellow from down the river this morning, and he says 
they are mounting guns on Fort Donelson that will 
blow any Yankee gunboat out of the water in five 
minutes. Communicaii n is cut ofl* between here 
and Louisville, and every abolitionist found between 
here and the Ohio river at the expiration of ten days 
will be treated as a spy. Oh, but we'll teach those 
Northern boors that a Southern scorpion will not be 
trod upon without striking back. {Takes .^eat.) 

Widiv. Well, I am glad to hear of such a spirit 
manifested by the free-born sons of the South : and 
although your father was a Northern man, and a 



lover of Northern institutions, yet I cannot think as 
lie used to. I am a native of the sunny South, and 
therefore I deem it my duty to do all I can to aid her, 
and I am sure mv boys will do the same. 

Geo. Good for vou mother ; and never fear tor the 
boys 1 for one shall follow the new tla<;-, and 
whether we rise or fall I shall give my services to old 
^Fcn nessee. 

Widow. George, don't you think we shall hear 
from your brother Charles l)y to-morrow ? You know 
it is four weeks since we received a letter from him, 
and I am anxious for his safety. 

Geo I should have no fe:ir on hisacount, mother ; 
he is no doubt safe and sound in Philadelphia, though 
he ought to be at hoaie. 1 do not see why he should 
insist oil being educated at a college patronized and 
sunnorted bv Northern mudsills when we have 
yehools of oiir own here in the South. Besides, he 
must know bv this time that we of the South are 
preparing for war, and if he has any of his brother s 
ideas of right and wrong he will hurry South and 
join us before it is too late. ^ ,. i 

Bcttic. iHises.) And if he has any of our father s 
principles of honor and patriolisin he will do nothing 
of the kind. George, you know it was father's re- 
(uiest that vou and Charles should be educated m his 
native city, Philadelphia. I remember well when 
we used to live there. I was young then, but 1 re- 
member the excellent schools of old Pennsylvania— a 
State where justice is done to all ; when a laborer s 
son is as good as a banker's, and where a little matter of 
difference is not decided by the bowie-knife and re- 
volver. " , , ^ , ,. 

Geo Oh, Bet., you don't know what you are talk- 
ing about! You had better keep still. AVar is not a 
proper subject for young ladies to talk about, any how. 
Ftipper enters l. 
•"- -- Dey's right heah, Missus. Yi ! Golly! 
{Ailgoto door.) 



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E-idcr Charles, Harry Haven l. followed hy F Upper y. 
ivho 2^lcic€s chairs and exit. 

Beflie. Oh, Charley, my brother! 

Chas. Bettie^ (Embrace) Mother, Geor.ge ! lam 
glad to see you. This is Harry Haven. You have all 
seen him before. He went with us on the big deer 
hunt, George, two years ago. {All shaki hands.) 
Flipper, old boy, here is something tor you! {Busi- 
ness.) E.ifif. 

Geo. Well, Charles; have you heard the news? 

Chas. Yes, George ; I have heard the news. You 
would tell me that Tennessee has seceded from the 
Union. I heard of it at the time, and should have 
been home before this had not ill health prevented ; 
but. George, have you made no effort to leave Co- 
lumbia, and remain awry until the excitement dies 
down ? The life of a Union man is not worth a fig 
to-day in the city of Nashville ; mob law reigns su- 
l^reme, and matters will be the same here in less than 
ten days. Mr Haven, my friend and class-mate, is 
thoroughly acquainted with the country, and has 
offered his services to guide you safely across the 
Kentucky line, where you will find friends and pro- 
tection. 

Geo. Thanks to yourself and friend for the inter- 
est you have manifested in our welfare and safety, 
butallow me tosay that you have a very mistaken 
idea of our situation. I have no fears of mob law, 
and I intend to remain here and defend my home 
and property. 

Harry. Mr. Carrington ; will it not be very unsafe 
to remain here? As you are known to be a Union 
man, will they not suspect you of being a spy upon 
the movements of the Rebel forces? 

Geo. Gentlemen ; it is useless to deceive you lon- 
ger. IMy sympathies are with the South. All my 
property and interests are in the South, and by Hea- 
ven ! I am determined to raise my arm in maintaining 
the rights of the South. No, Sir ; we can find pro- 



tection without goin^ to northern Abolitionists for it. 

Ch((f<. CTeorjre ; lam surprised to hear this from 
your Jips. You do not mean to say tliat you would 
take up arms a^jainst the Stars and Stripes! IS'o, 
brother, it cannot be. Would you brin<r dishonor 
upon your family a)id the contempt of every loyal 
man upon your own head, by turning traitor to our 
blood-bought Union ? 

Geo. T mean just what I say. All southerners, 
with the exception of a few like you, peril ips, stand 
ready to draw their swords against a Union which no 
longer otters any guaranty for our rights, or any i)er- 
manent sense of security, and which has l)r()ught us 
under the domination of a growing fanaticism in the 
north, the sentiments of wliich, if carried into legis- 
lation, will destroy our institutions, confiscate our 
nrojierty, and even involve our lives. The North 
nas been distinctly warned by the conservative par- 
ties of the country, that the election of Lincoln, by 
a sectional vote, VouM be taken as a declaration of 
war, by the South. Vour Chicago Convention at- 
tempted to conceal the worst designs of Abolitionism 
under professions of adv:incing the cause of Freedom 
in strict accordance with the Constitution and the 
laws. The South, however, could not be ignorant of 
the fact or wanting in appreciation of it, that Lin- 
coln was supported by the sympatizcrs of John 
lirown. It is known, in a word, that Lincoln owes 
his election to the woist enemies of the South, and 
that he would naturally ajid necessarily select his 
counsellors from among them, and consult their 
views in his administration of the Government 

Chas. George; I think you are wrong. Your ar- 
gument is based upon the views of a few political 
demagogues of the South. I understand the leger 
demain by which some of the southern States have 
been juggled out of the Union to gratify the ambi- 
tion of their leaders. I know your Confederate Dic- 
tionary, in which Slavery is called "the Soutk;^'' 
KebellioD i& called ^^ Secession]'" the execution of the 



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I^aws, ^^ ( oercion ;^^ an(^ the desires of the coiispira-* 
\i)Vf^ the ^' ConsfitufionV^ A niau whose mind is so 
organized that he can 'adopt those principles, can be 
made to believe anything^. George; T came liome 
expecting to find you Loyal, but I find you a bitter 
Secessionist. 

Geo. Yes; I am a Secessionist; but Charles Car- 
riiigton, beware how you talk! You are now in a 
latitude where such language is no longer tolerated ; 
and should your conversation and the sentiments 
you have expressed be nmde known to our citizens, 
I doubt very much if a brother's influence could pro- 
tect 3^ou and your friend from the violence of our ex- 
cited populace Gentlemen ; I am Loyal, — not to 
your rail-splitiing party of tlie Korth, but to the 
principles taught by the'chivalrous «ons of the South 
who have at last dared to lead the van in advocating 
and maintaining the right of Rebellion, if you wish 
to call it such, to that principle and to the flag which 
is destined to lead us from despotiJim, to the rights 
and privileges to which we are entitled. I am Loyal, 
Flipper! 

J^'h'p. Yes, sail ! 

Geo. Bring in the new flag. [Brings it in and 
drops it.) Pick it up, sir ! [Orojjs again ) You black 
imp of Satan ! pick up that flag and hand it to me ! 
[Bus.) Oh, I'll give you fifty lashes for that trick, 
before sundown, you black scoundrel. 

Gentlemen ; there is the banner of the Southern 
Confederacy ; and those who prefer the Stars and 
Stripes had better get where they wave, as quickly 
as possible, or run the risk of being treated as spies. 
Charles Carrington, your home is here, and jou are 
a coward if you will not fight for the interest of your 
State. I repeat, sir; you are a coioard, if you are 
my brother. 

Bettie. Boys, don't quarrel; please don't! [Goes 
to mother.) 

CJias. Aye; and if I were not your brother you 
would not call me coward more than once, before I 



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would strike you to the floor. Sir; yr>u forget, per- 
haps, that r have hot lilood, when aroused, as well as 
yoursell, and yet you wouhl not hesitate to provoke a 
quarrel, which I would avoid; hut I am ready to 
leave. I have heen insulted like a dog in my moth- 
er's house, w here I have as good a right as you; and 
why? l)ecause I woukl not join with you and your 
traitorous erew in attempting to overthrow the hest 
Government on earth. You have now t<»rteited all 
claims to the resix'ct of I^oyal men. You have 
brought dishonor upon the memory of our dead fath- 
er wliose virtues and high sense of honor was only 
eqalled hy his patriotism I You have denounced the 
princii)les taught hy Tennessee's lion-hearted States- 
man, Old Hickory Jackson, whose only regret while 
in the presidential chair was that he did not hang 
the man who lirst preached your infernal <loctrine of 
Secession. My respect, sii-, you c.innot have, nor do 
I ask yours ; and 1 here denounce you as worse than 
a coward, a traitor to your country ; and any man 
who wi'l turn his Ijack on the Star Spangled Hanner 
of our Union, and cast it aside for that Haunting rag 
of Secession, is a disgrace to mankind 1 

Oeo. By Heaven I that isan insult 1 will not take 
even from my own hrotherl [Jius.) 

Fit}). Massa Charley, shall I step on de hoy? 

Chas. No, Flipper;" let him up. \ ExV Flip.) 

Geo. Leave the hou>e, curse you I If you were 
not hacki'd hy your friend, there, I would yet teach 
you that I am your superior: hut I shalJ not forget 
that blow, Charles Carrington ; and the day will 
come when 1 will repiy you for this insult in a man- 
ner which you will long remember. Sir; I com- 
mand you once more to take your abolition friend 
and leave the house. 

Ch .S-. I will, sir; hut I will return again, and 
when I do, it will be with the old flag, and loyal 
thousands to sujjport it, whose motto is "the Union 
must and shall be presejved." 

Widow. My dear boys ! do not part in auger ; and 



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whatever differences of opinion you may have, do 
not forget that you are brothers. 

Bettit Oh, Mother ; this is terrible ! George, you 
have forgotten the hospitality due your brother and 
his friend. , „ 

Geo. Humph ! I would sooner welcome one ot 
my dogs into the house, than extend the hospitality 
which would be denied me by either of them. No ; 
from this hour those two men are my enemies. 

Harm. Mr. Carrington ; your conduct toward me 
has not^been that of a gentleman ; and please bear in 
mind that I, too, was born in the South, and can re- 
member an insult as long as you can. 

Geo. Yes, but you shall never reach Cumberland 
Gap aiive. {Spoken aside.) ExitB. 

Widow. Stay, George ! , , , , 

Chas. Let him go, mother, for should we have any 
more words our quarrel might end in bloodshed. Sis- 
ter Bettie, I dread to leave you here ; and mother, I 
know your sympathies are with the South, where 
you will think you are safe ; but war, you know is a 
cruel necessity, and women as well men, areoftnmes 
in great danger. . . , , i 

Widow. Charles; we have friends here, and 
George will take care of us I am sure, unless he joins 
the Rebel army, and is ordered to some other point. 

Beitle. Which God forbid ! 

Widow. Charles; will you not stay and join the 

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Bettie. No mother. 

Chas. Mother; don't ask that of me. I would 
sooner die like a dog, than fight for your Stars and 
Bars, in open rebellion to my Government and the 
principles taught me bv my father. No ; you have 
one son who has turned traitor, the other goes with 
the Union, right or w^rong. 

Enter Flip, hastily. L 

- " Mind ole Flip, now and save yesef 
quick ! 



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Cltas. Thauk you, Flip. Harry ; it is getting too 
warm around here, and we must be off. (llarri/ bids 
adieu to Bettic.) I do not want to be captured until I 
have at least one chance to strike a blow for the 
North. Ciood-bye, mother. Should you get in too 
much danger here, have Flip|ier take you over to 
Murfreesboro, to uncle Fdward's. Here, Beltie ,* 
take this, and guaril it well from traitorous eyes ; for, 
should they see it, tiny will take it from you ; and 
should 1 never return, remember that I died in de- 
fense of the starry emblem of our Union. Good-bye 
Sister; good-bye Mother; God bless you both. (J/u- 
8ic— Ho^iE, SwEKT Home.) Mother and licttU Em- 
bract in tears. 

SCENE SECOND. 

Enter Geo. and Albert Ilacknetj R , armed. 

Geo. Albert, they must have gone this way, it is 

the only path by which they could reach the river 

without going through tiie village, which they would 

not dare to do. Cur^e the luck ! I am afraid they 

I have escaped us. 

Hack. Jiy Jove ! k't's take our horses George, and 
and we can overhaul them before they get half way 
to Chappel Hill. We are well armed, and as for me, 
I I'd like no belter fun than to give them a chase. 
You perhaps would not want to shoot your brother, 
but I'll fix him and you can take the stranger Eh, 
Geo? 

Geo. I do not wish you to murder mj' brother sir, 
there will be time enough hereafter, for me to settle 
with him. It's that infernal Yankee that I want. But 
then, its no use, for they both knqw the country and 
are in the mountains before this time. Hello I here 
' comes Flipper. Step back, he knows which way 
they went, and I'll make him tell too, or flog him. 
{.Both step back) 

Enter Elipper, L. 
* * Golly ! is ye done wid dat Massa Hack- 



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ney ? If ye is, I'll go and put a cotton seed poultice 
on it. 

Hack. I'll put a poultice over your mouth you 
black villain— 

Flipper. Yah ! Yah ! Golly ! it ud take a whole 
bale of cotton to do dat job. (looks up and sees Geo. 
— scared). 

Geo. Ah! you may well look scared jou old 
buzzard, for I know all now, and you may bet your 
life I'll get even with you. ^^'hich way did* my 
brother and his Yankee friend go? Tell me the truth 
now and I may let you off— 

Flipper. Yah ! Yah ! Golly ! wont you give me 
dem fifty lashes, Massa Geo., if I tells ye de trufe? 
{Business). 

Geo. No; be quick about it. 

Flipiorr. Yes sah ! I'll tell you Massa George, dey 
— dej' done went up de lane back ob de barn. [Aside ) 
Dat's a whopper. 

Geo. Lie will you ? Didn't we just come from that 
way? [Dr arcs pistol.) [Business). 

Flipper. " * Golly, pint de snozzle ob dat 
weapon towards de groun, so I can't see dat little 
hole in de end ob it. [Business.) (Geo. leads him off 
by the efir, r. ) 

Geo. Let the black imp go Plackney. He has 
beaten us this time, but I'll settle his hash when I've 
nothing else to do. We have work before us and 
must lose no time, we must get some of the bo3'S to- 
gether and wake up those Unionists at Mt. Pleasant 
to-morrow night, aud learn them that Maury County 
is too hot a place for union sympathizers. I agreed 
to meet a friend at 8 o'clock to-night ; have every- 
thing reaily and I "will join you in due time. 

Hack. All right George and don't fail to be on 
hand. [Hack exit r., Geo, exit l. ) 



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SCENE THIRD. 

{Scene opens on Lawn. Quick music. Enter Rebel 
Soldiers r. commanded by Col. Geo. Carrinnton 
company march around stage. Enter Oen. 
Brrtgg and staff l., company present arins, Gen. 
and staff salute.) 

Geo. General, wo stand before you a company of 
Freeman who have sworn alletriance to the new flat' 
We realize the duty required of us, and enter uium 
that duty with the determination to so conduct our- 
selves as to merit the esteem of our ConimHiider and 
win the respect and admiration of our Government. 

Bragg. Soldiers ! the horrors of civil war have 
burstupon us in all their fury. We have been forced 
by the Lincoln ({overnment to choose between two 
thmp: that of yieldin<r to the despotic sway of the 
leadinjj^ Abolitionists, or rising- in our might'to repel 
the invaders of our soil with the bavonet and sword 
Soldiers! the time has come for ' vou to act • the 
hirelings of the North have alreadv invaded our 
State, and the chivalrous sons of the South must 
unite as one in hurlin<r death and defiance in the face 
of the mercenary horde, who would rob us of the 
blessings and privileges we now enjoy, and trample 
under toot the rights to which we are entitleil as free 
and independent citizens. In the hour of battle 
stand firm, with your face to the foe, and show to 
our Northern adversaries that the spirit of the South 
IS indeed aroused. Comrades! we welcome you to 
our ranks, and while on the march or in battle 
alwa\s bear in mind that the first duty <'f a soldier is 
obedience to orders. Follow vour Commander- and 
remember that you fight for your homes. ( 7b Col. C.) 
In that package you will find your commission, and 
also your orders to report for duty at the Head 
Quarters ot General Johnson. {Music. Soldiers 
march off r., Gen, and >Staff l. Scene closes.) 



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SCENE FOURTH. 

(Seme in, Utchen. Widow and Bettis discovered at 
^ table. 

Bettle. Mother; what are we going to do? Siuce 
we have been left alone the Confederate soldiers have 
taken everything from us. All our stock have been 
driven oflf, and we have scarcely enough left to keep 
us from starvation. . i. Tvyr,. 

Widow. Heaven only knows, my child : but Mr. 
Hackney has some influence with the commanding 
officers, and as he is such a good man, I presume that 
he will do all in his power that will add lo our com- 

^ Bettie. Mother you are deceived in Albert Hack- 
ney-he is a bad man, and I would sooner starve than 
accept charity from the hand of a drunken rebel like 
him-the leader of a gang of Guerillas who march 
under the Confederate flag, and whose busines^is 
robbing and plundering the poor Unionists. JNo 
mothe?; the day will come when your respect foi 
that man will be turned to hate, for you will yet see 
his character in its true light. 

Enter Hark. R. c, Drunk. 

Hack Hooray for the bonnie blue flag, that bears 
but a single star! Good mornin, ladies! nice mornin, 
eh! (/iic) give me something to eat, Sis! {fuc) come 
be lively now ! (hie). , ^ ^.^ 

Bettil There is nothing in the house for you, feir. 

Widow. I am surprised at your conduct Mr. 
Hackney, leave the house, Sir. or I shall call the 

""""'HTck.' {Hie) Pshaw, now, ye don't say ! (^j;;^^'^ 
pistol) I wouldn't call any servants it might (/uc) be 
dangerous for 'em. Look-a-here, Sis; did ye know 
I'd [hie) joined Dick McCann's GeuriUas eh ? 

Beitie. Yes, you are too greac a coward to join the 
regular army ; and I wish you would leave the house 
Sir • your room is nreferable to your company ! 



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Hack. Whew: Well I aint ready ye see! {hic) 
Say ! 8is, we'd gobbled up some Union Bush- 
whackers tother night i/j/V-i if it hadn't a been for 
that nigger o' yourn ; he give 'em warning, and the 
consequence was (hio) they ambushed us ami killed 
four of our boys, ihic). 

/iettie. Go(>d ! Hurrah for the I'nion 1 iwavrsi 

JIack. What! the Stars and Stripes! H<.\v dnre 
you wave that Hag i)efore my face? ihio. 

liclfir. It Is mine, Sir: and [ shall wave it where 
I plea>-e. 

Huck. No, you wont ; I want that Hag, {liic) and 
I'll have it too; and I wjirn you not to arouse me 
either {hie) or I may do you harm, i ///c. 

lU'Ulc. Sir, that ting* was given me l»y my loyal 
brother, and I'll h'arn you, that his loy;'!* sister can 
defend it. - . 

ll((ck. Curse me if you were not a woman I'd 
soon learn you manners; but I-want that infernal 
Hag, and as* you refuse to let me have it, I'll take 
it by force. {Ji*ushes af hrr, Bfttie drcuc^i pUtol and 
it itiissc.sfire. Flip enters faflowed Ity \Vidoii\ \j. c. 
Fli}i. /tnrls JIack. to R. 

Flip. ^" Ye can't hab dat Hag, Sonny, 

dat's so. 

Jfick. By Heaven ! we'll see, curse you! {draivs 
bowic, Flif'. draws pistol. Enter (JruriUas K. C.) 
Here boys ; capture that nigger! i Fiip. dntw.'i a7i- 
othrr pi.stol). 

Flip. Yah ! Yah ! Dat's playetl out. Come and 
see me! Bui ye'll hal>ter bring'annoder regiment be- 
fore ye can t'ake de ole flag! ul/</.s/V-. • (.bc'/i6' closes 
with Tableaux of Secession in rear. 



IS 
AO'X' LL 

SCENE FIRST. 

3fr. and Mrs. Haven cliscovered r. Minnie, Chas. C. 

and Harry at Piano l. Soag^ "Flag of our 

Union." 

3Ir. H. {Rea/Ung paper.) Well, Hany, they are 
having lively work down near our old iionie in Tenn., 
and our Boys in Blue are needed down there to 
to teach those cotton planters a lesson. I am glad 
that your regiment starts for the front to-day. 

Harry. Yes, father ; and we will not reach the 
front any too soon. I wish I was there now, and 
still I dread to leave you with mother and Minnie 
alone. 

Mr. H. Never mind us, my boy ; you know we 
are among friends It is a duty you owe your 
country ; and, old as I am, I would shoulder my old 
musket and step into the ranks before I would see 
the North lack for \olunteers to suppress this rebel- 
lion ! 

Minnie. No, Harry, don't worry about us ; we 
may have to suffer a little here at home, but it will 
be nothing to what you and Charley will have to en- 
dure. Oh ! I wish I was a ma)i ! I — 

Harry. Tut! tut! Minnie; what would Charley 
do ? 

Chai^. Minnie, you can help us by knitting socks 
and mittens for us, making needle cases, and more 
than all by writing us good long letters. 

Mrs. H. Harry, my boy, I can hardly bear to 
think of parting with you under such circumstances 
as these ; and yet I know that our couniry is in dan- 
ger, and is the duty of every one to defend her in the 
hour of peril. (Knock — tntcr Hans L.) 

Hans. Goot tay! How your helt vas, aw ? 

Mr. H. Very good, Hans ; take a seat. {Taken 
mat.) 

Bam. Veil, Gaptaiu, it ish better of you got mit 



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yourself backed mid dod kniipsack righd away 
guiek,aiDd ud? 

( lias. Yes, Hans, we are all ready. 

Jfarrjf. Mr. Lagerbum, my sister Minnie, just 
returued from college. 

J/an.s. Aw, ish dod so ; veil, I ish ferry hapjjy 
to make you acjuainded. 

Minnie. You are going for a soldier, too, are 
you ? 

Hans. Yaw, by Yiminy I I goes to tied mid Sei- 
gle an de ret vite uud plue I I tole you a ven Dietcher 
comes over mid dis gountry, he gomes to shday ; und 
of efer you knows a Dielcbman to gome ofer mid dis 
blace und live, und be sluist like a Yankee, und den 
go back on der Union? Aw dod never vas, by Yim- 
iny, dond ud ? 

J//-.S. //, Well, Hans, you make a very line ap- 
[tea ranee in your new uniVorm. 

H(ins. Aw, you tink so ; veil, all de ladies vot I 
see say, 'Hans you vill make a iirave soldier, und a 
feller 'mid such a si)lendid chest like you got endure 
big hardships.' I knows vot (ley means ail de vile, 
but den \ dond got mat aboud ud, by Yiminj', I tole 
'em lager and sweit/er kase make dot chest. 

Chas. Well, Hans, we will have a chance to test 
your metal l)efore a week hence. We start this eve- 
ning for (he South, you know. 

Ha)i.^. Yah,Gaptain, I ish ready ; und 1 go right 
away home und pits um goot by, and got my ganteen 
full'of lauer. aw. 

(/i(is. \\11 right, Hans. 

Hans. i<\\i\kv {<>fd grnf, kidy and Minnie sliulcc 
with Ha/is) goot ])yl 

J//-. II. (iood bye. Hans. Be true to the tlagand 
lelurn with the respect and gratitude of your adopt- 
ed country. 

Ifans. ' By Yiminy, I vill do dot; ven Hans 
Lagerbum goes pack on der I'nion, vy den you know 
he vas blayed mid himself oud. [E.vit L.) 

Mr. II, " Harry, you will no doubt be of great ser- 



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vice to our govern meot as a guide in Tenn. 

Harry. Yes, father, I intend to mab.e my knowl- 
edge of the country useful to me. 

Minnie. Well, the next time you go to Columbia 
you will bring Charley's sister home, won't you, 
Ilnrry ? 

Harry. That is a hard question to answer, Minnie 
That rebel brother of Charley's might be there to 
raise an objection to sucli a proceeding. 

ihafi. Kever mind, Harry. They outnumbered 
us before, but I trust it will not be long belore the 
blue coats will ouccupy Tennessee, aiul then we shall 
have things our own way, [Drum beats. Looks to 
L.) There's the long roll, Harry ; the train is at the 
depot and the boys are bidding their friends farewell. 
{Go sfor sword and belt r. Goes to Mr. and Mrs. 
Haven.) Goodbye! 

Marry. Hurrah for the front and our tirst rations 
of hard tack ! Good bye Minnie ! Father and 
mother, your blessing ! [Chas cjocs to Minnie.^ 

Mr. H. Good bye, Harrj' I Remember you carry 
the colors ; do not surrender them. 

Harry. I will not, father, as long as I have 
strength to defend them. 

Mrs. H. Oh, my son ! God grant thut you may 
return to us. (Music— Harry and Chas ejs't i^— Min- 
nie, Father, Motlitr — 'lubltau — Scene closes.) 

SCENE SECOND. 

Enter Hans L. with song and dance. {Scene opens 
on bivouac.) 

SCENE THIRD. 

Bivouac. Enter Copt. C. 
The boys are all asleep ; we have had a long and 
weary march and are in the enemy's country at last. 
Nashville an(i Donelson are already ours and we will 
soon be at Franklin, which is only twenty uiiles 
from Columbia, the home of my mother, brother, 



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atid sif^ter Bettic. I woirKm- if they are at the old 
homestead yet, or lia.s my chivalrous ]>rother kept 
his word, and inf^tead of making his rebellious influ- 
ence their protection, he has joined the Confederate 
Army and left mother and Bettie to the mercy of 
those who wouhl soon rob tliem of all they possess 
and drive them starving and penniless from home. I 
liope that our line of march will strike the Hunts- 
ville road, tor then I will be enabled to see them, or 
at least hear from them ; and should we march 
towards Murfreesbon^, where the enemy are strongly 
entrenched, I will then take Harry with me and 
make an eilbrt to reach Columbia, even if I have to 
enter the enemv's lines. Well, it must l)e near 
morning, and we will soon be on the nuirch again ; 
and as I have something of importance to say to 
Harry, I will awake him. i<iocs fo Harry. JJruni 
beats.) 

)Sn\gf. Fall in for roll call. 'Jius.^ 

('apt. C. Well, come on Harry, we wont wait for 
eoliee this morning. 

llarri/. Good bye boys! we are going on a little 
scout. Sergeant, I leave the colors in your charge 
until J leturn. \Krifu. >So/ftifr.^ ialcr ftrrakfant.) 

llanti. Ijightning und (hinder I look of «lot bug. 
Yen I look of dot hart dack I git righd away so mad 
I could eat m!t myself a big bologna sausage. By 
Yiminy dere was a blenedy shickens und geeses mid 
(lis blaces, und of I dond got leaf und go foraching 
righd away, I goes mil Sheneral Seigel und got my 
discharge fiom dis gompany out. By Yiminyl of f 
dond get something pooty <piick better ash hart dack 
vy den I loses all my sblendid bro})ortiorjs, and make 
mineselluf look like a ba'eud glosepin. Dond ud V 

^r/7/^ You'll gel captured Hans. 

J/ans. Ish dat so : veil I takes all Shermany along 
und den it was better of dey make of me room, und J 
goes vere I bleases, dond ud V 

tSfvyt. All right, Hans, give us a song and then go 
out. and try your luck. [Conijabands Join in dance. 



^T'S'^^t^ 



Co. fall rn marGh off l. Hems in rear. 

Enter Gens Bragg and JSleCoivn and Chief of Staff. 

Bragq GeDtlemen ; I have reliable information 
that the enemy are receiving reinforcements at 
Franklin. 

NcCoum. General, T do not think that Rozen- 
cranz' army is over 40,000 strong and they dare not 
attack us wiih (hat force in the position we now oc- 
cupy. 

Enter Aide r. sa/ntes. General, our scouts report a 
general advance of the enemy. {Exit aide.) 

Bragg. Hold! (Aide turns civ d salutes.) Tell 
Col. Oarrington to report here immediately. {Exit 
aide). They shall not catch us napping ; the ground 
in our front has been thoroughly examined in order 
select a position in case of surprise ; and our troops 
will be thrown forward as follows: Polk's Cori)s, 
with Cheatham's Division, will occupy our centre; 
Kirby Smith's Corps and McCown's Division on 
our right, and Hardee's Corps at Triune on our left, 
{erd(r Chas. in disguise), whUe Breckenridge and 
Cleburis' Divisions will occupy the hills at the bend 
of tStone River, which is a point of great importance. 
T have a written order which I wish to send them in 
regard to it, for should the enemy beat us at that 
l)oint nothing could save our army'fiom )out and de- 
feat. iChas. advanees) Well, old man, what will 
you have? 

Clias. Well, ye see, Gen'l, I reckoned as how I'd 
come down to de headquarters and see if I couldn't 
git a pass. You see, (Jen'l, I'm an ole man, and I 
tries to make a livin for de ole woman an me l)y sell- 
in pies an things in de camp of our brave Confedrit 
soldiers; an sometimes I goes whar I ain't know'd, 
an den cley asks me to show a pass, an wen I tells 'em 
I ain't got any, why I done have to go before de 
Gen'l don't ye see? 

Bragg. Where do you live, sir? 

C/as. Why, Gen'l, I lives way up among de hills, 
jist south o' de Franklin Pike. I tells ye, Gen'l, dey 



2.^ 

am a heapo' our Sontlieni boys up dar sure, aud de 
Vankoos is jist eatcliin;^ it too. By golly, tliey aint 
got the giuger in 'em 'at our l)()ys lui.s. 

lirayfj. Is Gen'l Wharton's cavalry near your 
place. 

Chan. Oh yes, dlen', I knows all about Wharton's 
Cav'hy. Wliy I tole'em one time whar day was a 
kit o' <lese Union itefugees. ye know; and dey went 
in de night and surrounded 'em and bagged de whole 
lot uv 'em. 1 tell ye, Gen'l. (ley's a mighty sharp lot 
of o' boys, now sure. 

Brnt/(f. Will you hirnish \\\v with all (be inform:» 
tion you can if I give you a nass V 

C a.s. ()\\ yes, (Jeii'l, Hi hud all lean, anil I rce'n 
as how lean do our army a heaj) 'o good, too. 

Ui(i<j(j. Here isa i)a^s, then, and should you dis- 
cover anything eoncerning the Yankei! forces rej)ort 
it aT, once. 

CIkih. I'll do (lat. (Jen'l. Why look a here, Iv'c 
got two boys in the Southern a4iny, an l)y golly my 
lieart's with 'em to >. [(/ofs i(t k. i 

[EiifrrCol.V. .S'lhifcH) (leruM'al, I received or<l('rs 
to report to you. 

liruijij. Yes, Col., 1 have important business with 
you. 

CV/r/.s' It is my brother ( Jeorge in the uniform of a 
held otlicer. [((.side.) 

Jinu/!/, Col., here is ;t package of orders which 
must be delivered to (icn. Hreekenridge without de- 
lay, as they are concerning the defen<'e of the fords 
anil [)ridges on Stone Hiver. You will then at oui-c 
proceed to the head(juarlers of (ieii. J'oik for further 
orders. {KxH k. i 

ail s..{as}ch I Oltl Rosy must see those papers. 

( Enter aU(r iriih p'lpera.) Gon., here is a commu- 
nication from (ien Hardee. [ ' .rit a , 

[lii'iiiff/ rcdds : To (ien liragg : Sir— The Com 
mander's te.it was entered last night, and all official 
reports and papers, together with maps, charts and 
orders from the Secretarv of War, were all taken. 



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Chas. iriMde.) H-irry has succeeded thea. I will 
return to the cave where I agreed to ni3Bt hun, and 
then by a route over the hills I can intercept my 
brotlier with his dispatches. {Exit R.) 

Brag:). The guard was passed by a man in the 
uniform of a statF officer, vrlio gave the correct coun- 
tersign. Look out for spies ! Is it possible that we 
have so dangerous an enemy in our midst ? {to chief 
<lf Stnjf.) Let the guard be doubled; strengthen the 
picket line at once and detail tru-ty men as patrols, 
with orders to arrest all suspicious persons. You uill 
also send a squad of cavalry in pursuit of the stran- 
ger who has just left. I believe him to be a Feder.-.l 
spy. [officf:!- salutes and exit.) I want every olliecr 
at his post in readiness to move at a moment's notice. 
(Music — alt exit R. — scene opens on wood.) 

SCENE FOURTH. 

Enter Flippei\ Widow Carrlngton and Bettie. 

Flipper. * ■'• Ole Flip 'ill do the best he can 
for ye. {Places hat.) Dar, take a seat. 

Bettie. Never mind me, Flipper, but find the 
main road, go to some farm house and get mother 
something to eat ; we have nothing left, and she is so 
hungry. 

Flipper. " " De good Lor, am it wrong 
for de ole man to steal food to keep de missus from 
starvin ? 

Widow. Flipper, there is all T have ; take it and 
do the best you can. 

Flip. " " Never took nuffin bigger nor a 
smoke house in all my life. Yah ! Yah ! 

Widoiv. Flipper, how far are we from home? 

F.ip. * -■• bout 40 or 50 miles. 
Widow. Do you know where we are now? 

Flip. * " Now, Missuss, Ise gwine to find 
somefin ter eat; and I doesn't want yer ter leave dis 
yere place. Will yer? 

Widow. Don't go far, Flipper. You don't know 
what might happen us. 



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Flip. * " If I don't I Ijopes ter nebber see 
de l)ack o' 1113^ neck, [erit l.) 

Widow Bettie, my ohiM, how lone: will this last? 
Oh. how lon<r must we rcniaiii in this wild, stranuc 
country, forsaken and alone I Liitle did T think 
when your brother Charh^s warned me of the eo?i- 
sef|U<MiVes which wouM n'suli from my adherence to 
the South, that we should tinally be deserted by the 
very ones who had ]n'omised to ludp and ]>rotHct us ; 
an(i instead of reccivinu' the ai<l and sym|»athy duo 
from one bein^ to another, we have been ol)lii:ed to 
^ive u]) our liome and seek safety in tliirht : and 
where are mv sons, Georfjfrand diaries? Oh. Heav- 
en! to think tlKit they are dea<lly enemies! The 
thouirht nearly crazes me! Bettie, what if they 
should meet in* battle? Oh, it is too terrible to think 
of! 

Bettie. Mother, do not let such thoutrhts enter 
your mind. You must not iret excit'-d now ; we are 
in a perilous situation indeed, but all will yet be well. 
I trust that we shall soon be anionir friends where we 
can stay until the war is over, and then we will jro 
back t(^<)ur old home airain. And I hope tmd pray 
that (Jeorirc :ind Charles may escai>e the horrors of 
the baltlefiebl. and return honie with all hatred and 
animosity banishe<l from their hearts and join hands 
once more as brothers. So cheer up, mother dear, re- 
member there are thousands of Tnionists in Tennes- 
see whose lot is far worse tlian ours. God pitv them 1 
Sad, sad indeed, is the fate of a Union Refufjee. 
(Sonf/—'' W tn frri/i(/ Rffuf/e€.''> Have courage, 
mother ; somethinlj: tells me that we sliall soon be 
under the i)rotection of the old tlas;. 

Enter Hans, hackwnrd, follow.d by Flip. 

Flip. - '^" ye missus ! Yah ! Yah ! 

IIan.<^. Tsh dot so ? Veil, by Yiminy. it ish petter 
uv you shtop a leedle. Of I had my old Shermany I 
vould make one less of dem plack felloes mid der 
goundry righd avay guick ! You vas prave like a 



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sheep, ven you got my old Sbermany vot you shood 
mid, und I nodiiig'8 got vot I defeat mid mineselluf, 
aiu'd ud ? aw. Veil, bj^ Yimiuy ! vot you done mid 
me now. 

Flip. '^ ■* dat goose. 

Hans. Veil you take dot geeses. He vas died 
more ash 10 daj^s. Ha, ha ! 

Bettie. Flipper, where did you find this man ? 

Flip. '^ * You must live on goose and pos- 
sum fat by de look ob dat tank ob yourn. 

Widow. Flipper, perhaps this man is a soldier ; he 
wears a uniform. {Business.) 

Flip. * * hossifer in de Rebel Army ? 

Hans. Ish I in de Rebel Army? Nod much, 
mine frient. I fights mid der Union and der ret, 
vite and plue ; uiid, b^^ Yiminy I nefer goes pack on 
ud ! Laties, dot vos der Yankee plue, und J ish 
Hans Lagerbum, from old Bennsylvauia. 

Flip. * * Dis yere chicken 'ill resign an go 
it on his own hook. 

Bettie. You can act as lieutenant. Flipper ; come 
roll up those blankets. Sir ; did you say you were 
from Penns\^lvania ? 

Flip. '^ " ^'' been cotched a steal in geese. 

Hans. Yaw ! I ish fron dot places vot dey call der 
Quaker Cidy. 

Flip. * * jist swallered a bale o' goose fed- 
ders. Yah ! yah ! 

Widoiv. Were you acquainted with any one in 
Philadelphia by the name of Carrington ? 

Hans. Yaw ! I knows a fellar of dot names. He 
was Sharley Carrington ; una he vos gaptain of dot 
gompany vat I fights mid. 

Bettie. Ob, mother! 

Widow. Where is he? Te'l me quick. He is my 
son. 

Hans. Ish dot so ? Veil I leave 'im bond fife mile 
from dis blaces. 

Bettie. Oh, mother ! let us go to him at once. 

Flip. " "■• I'll foUer in de rear wid de bag- 



gage, (exit l. — music.) 

Enter Col C. and Hatkney. 

Geo. Well, Alhert, I did not expect to see you in 
this part of the country; it must be that guerrilla life 
in the mountains did not pay very well ; but how- 
are matters down in Maury Cc»unty? Is everything 
lovely down home? 

Hack. Well, George, that's mighty hard to tell, 
for I haven't been there in a long time. The last 
time [ was there your mother and sister were well, 
but in ralher destitute circumstances. 

Geo. Is it possible? Why they had everything 
that heart C"uld wish when I left' home. Albert, I 
should have thought that would have helped tliem 
in my absence ; you know they were alone without 
a i)r<)tcctor, and I am astonished to hear that they 
have come to want among those whose duty it is to 
helj> them. 

Hack. Well, I did the best I could for them till 
they liare<l up at me. I'll tell you George ; I did not 
meet w ith a very i>leasant reception the last time I 
called there. That sister of yours had the impu- 
dence 

Geo. \Vhat, sir? 

Hack. Well, I mean she waved the stars and 
strii)es before my face, which I did not like very 
well, and so I remonstrated, and was about to take 
l)Os^ession of the flag myself, when I was confronted 
by that old nigger of yours, who came near blowing 
my brains out with an old liorse pistol ; and so I left 
and I th(»ught I would not go there again. By the 
way, (Toorge, have you ever heard anything from 
that headstrong brother of yours. 

Geo. No ; and the longer we are separated the 
better it will be for him. He is in the Yankee army 
I suppose. Well, good bye, Albert : I would like to 
see mother and Bettie. but I cannot leave mj' com- 
mantl now. 1 might have been granted leave of ab- 
sence a few days ago ; but we are near the enemy's 



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lines now, and every man is needed. Gen. Brecken* 
ridge should have had these papers before this time 
and I must be off, so take good care of yourself. 

Hack. All right! I presume we shall have a hard 
battle with the Yanks before long; and if we do, 
lool; out for No. 1, and I'll do the same. Good bye ; 
and be careful of yonr papers, {hnfer t'has and 
Harry R. Harry hurls Hack, to R , who draws knife. 
Chas. takes papers from Geo , and both draw knives.) 

thas. I'll take care of those papers, George Car- 
rington ! We'll see which army occupies the hill at 
the bend of the river ! 

Geo. Who are \'ou sir ? 

Chas. (Jharles Carrington, at your service! {Takes 
off disquUv ) You niight have seen me peddling 
pies this morning, nt Gen. Bragg's headquarters. 

Geo. Ah ! it's you, is it? And in the character of 
a Yankee spy. Give me those papers if 3'ou wish to 
live! 

Chas. You said you were my superior ; if you are 
you can have them ! {Music— Chas. and Geo., / ar- 
ry and Hack, engage in a hand to hand fiyJd. Geo. 
and Hack, brought to their knees. Tableau. End of 
Act II. 

A-OT III. 
SCENE FIRST. 

Enter Gen. Hosencranz, cade and Chief of Staff. 

Gen. Fosey. CoL; have you heard from Gen. Stan- 
ley .vet? 

Chf. Gen., I have ; and he has taken his position 
as you directed. 

Gen. Rosey. Does he repo]-t anything in regard to 
the movements of the eiiemy's ca%^alry ? 

Chf. Gen., he stated that Wheeler's Cavalry cross- 
ed the Cumberland Biver ahead of him about a week 
ago. 

Gen. If that is the case, they will no doubt make 
an effort to reach our rear by way of Lavergne. 

Chf. Geu.; I have also to report the arrival of two 



brigades, and our ammunition and sunplv train from 
Nashville. 

Gen. Good! We will send Gen ]'>rujj:,i!: a few min- 
DJe balls and liercnssion shells ms a New Year's jiifti 

{Entf^r (juard ivl'h C'/iuk. and ILirri,.] Gen.; here 
are two men who claim to he from the Confederate 
line. 

Gen. Who are you ; and what is your business in 
eutering our lines? 

Chas. Gen.; 1 am a captain in the Federal army. 
My name in Chas. Carringtou ; and this is Ser<;t. 
Harry Haven, of my company We were granted a 
leave of al)seiee, siu-ned i»y the Division Commander, 
nearly a week ajjjo ; and being acquainted with the 
country, we went beyond our lines. We spent the 
most of our time in the Confederate camps, where we 
have gained information which we trust will be of 
great importance to our cause. There it is. [Uandu 
Gen. package. ) 

(Gen. Rtads.^ Why! here is a commuDication 
direct from the CoiifHiJerate War Department to 
Gens. Hardee ami Bragg I How did you obtain pos- 
session of this ? 

C'/ian. Gen.; kSerg't Haven captured those papers. 
He is here to answer your (piestion. 

Ear///. Gen.; I succeeded, by a little strategy, in 
obtaining the countersign, which enable<l me to pass 
the guards without suspicion ; and as (len. Hardee 
and slMlf were examining the rebel fortifications, I 
entered his tt>nt and found those juipers ; after which 
in the uniform of a rebel otlicer, 1 easily escaped and 
joined my captain. 

Gen. And here are dis}tatches from Gen. Bragg to 
Breckenriilge, together with plans of their defences 
on .^tone River. Sir; you must have taken these 
from a courier. 

Chas. Yes, Gen.; I had the honor of taking tliose 
papers from my own brother. 

Gen. What? have you a brother iu the ('ondfed- 
erate army ? 



so 

Chas. Sir; I am sorry to say thit I have. At the 
breaking out of the war our opinions were different ; 
we quarreled and separated. He joined the Confed- 
erate army and I the Union. 

Gen. Well, Captain ; yourself and comrade have 
accomplished that which few men would dare to un-- 
dertake. These papers are indeed ot great import- 
ance to us, and ttie men who would voluntarily risk 
as much as you have in obtaining them deserve the 
respect and admiration of every otticer and soldier in 
the army ; and you shall be remembered in my otfi- 
cial report to Washington. You will at once rejjort 
to your commands for d^t3^ (C. and H. salute and 
exit.) [To fdde) : Deliver these papers to General 
Thomas immediately ; and tell Gen. McCook to hold 
his position to the riy:ht of Crittenden until further 
orders. ( AJustc— Aide salutes and exit Ij. ,folloiued by 
Gen. and staff. — Scene opens.) 

SCENE SECOND. 

Enter Albert Hackney, Jim and LlII, Guerrillas, 

Hack. Come on boys! come on! Bill, give me 
that bottle. [Drinks.) Ah, but the thought of being 
brought to my knees by a Yankee spy; wiiy it's 
enough to drive a fellow mad. But never mind; this 
war ain't over yet, and ye may cuss me if I don't 
have satisfaction, too. {Drinks.) 

Jim. Why, wiiat about it. Cap? 

Hack. What about it, you blockhead! If you'd 
obeyed orders and followed me, as I told you, instead 
of snooping 'round for apple jack ancl whiskey, 
you'd have known as much as I do about it. {drinks.) 
Ye know George Carrington ; he's a colonel now in 
tlie volunteers. Well, 1 met him up here about two 
miles, at the ford, ye know, [drinks.) Well, we 
talked a while, and was jist agoin ter shake hands, 
when up come a couple o' strangers in grey uniform, 
who proved to be the Colonel's Yankee brother and a 
comrade. Bah ! {drinks.) Well, one of 'em snatch- 



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ed some official papers from the Colonel's l)elt, and- 
theii tliev both drew their toothpieks on us, and ot 
course we did the same. Well, it's all the good it 
did us ; for, hv Jov«', they brought us both to grass 
before we got'fairlv warmed up ; and I, for one. was 
mighty glad to 'get awav wth a few scratches 
(j/rinlx) Whool Hovs ; ve ought a come up about 
that time. 1 tfll ve 'twoulcl a bfe!i a feather in our 
caps to captur'd 'em. Old liragg ud a give us all a 
commission in the regular army. (DriiiA:^.) Bu\ 
whocares-hcoray ! What .litlerence does it mak*' 
to a guerrilla which side whips, as long as he can hll 
his pockets, eh? Take a drink. •-;'!,f'''"/^" - •'"»'' 
let's have a little p„kei', while Bill stands guard. 

* ^jfili. I say, Cap., look a-here : there's some one 
comin this wav, an it ain't any of our boys either. 

J/a</:. Hello! bv .love, it's a Yankee soldier, and 
there'stwo women'an.la niggera follenn' him (.et 
hack bovs; when thev come up we'll gobble the wliolc 
s(iua<l. * Boys, you take the Yankee and nigger. auM 
I'll take the womi'ii. ^fin.s.) . ., , , , .^ 

I/ftns. Hi. yi : Dond <lake of a fellar's advantages 
like dod : siidop a leedle, of ye bleases. 

J/<(ck. Oh, ves, we'll stop your mouth a httle. 
l^ill; bind that nigger so he can't move. Well, 
here's beautv as well as booty. Hello ! 1 womlei it 1 
haven't seeii part of this crowd betore. Kb . Ms . 
vou remember me, don't you ? Oh, turn up yer nose 
if ye want to; you'll feel ditlerent atore long I recU- 
(•n* What do vou think about it, old lady, eir. 1 ry 
ing to get to tlic Yankee lines, are ye ? And youv e 
got a a sweet-looking escort, too 1 -a baie jay and a 
nirkey buz/ard ! ha I ha ! Say ; what did ye leave 
home for anyhow? . , .. . , ax- 

Widotv. We are trying to hnd ti lends, sir. W «' 
were forced to fly from home to avoid the insults and 
persecutions of just such men as you. . ^ .. . 

Hack. Yes; well ve won't tly much further, I 
reckon; for I'll hang yer Yankee escort and nigger 



before your eyes, and then I'll start you for Bragg's 
headquarters where the Colonel is? 

Belt it. What, George? 

Hack. Yes ; I left him not a mile from liere this 
morning ; and the army to which that would-be hero 
belongs is noc over two miles from here, but he'll 
never see it again. 

Hfins. Ish dot so ? 

F/lp. "" ^' want a mighty stout rope te.^ 
hang you wid, suah. 

Hans. Veil, you nod pe afruit pooty much, aind 
ud ? IJy Yiminy ! of I got loose of my hants I vip te 
whole tree quicker ash jightning alreadj'. 

Hack. Boys ; go through that Dutchman and see 
if he has got any money. I don't suppose the nig- 
ger's got any ; and in the meantime, ladies, I'll take 
what jewelry you've got. I'll take that pin the first 
thing ; and then that ring on your finger. 

Bf'ftle. Oh, you contemptible wretch ! have you 
no respect for lis ? Are you so degraded tliat you 
would rob a defenceless Woman ? 

Hack. Yes; I would rob any one of 3'our family 
when I have the chance. I have not forgotten tlie 
last time I called on you, and the insult you gave me. 
I am only getting even now ; and don't be too crank 
tSis. or I may tame you a little. Come, hand over! ■ 

Hans. Doiid you done ud. 

Flip, '=•- '^ in New Jersey fust. 

Widow. You cannot have it sir ! 

Hack. I can't, eh ? Well, I can help myself. 
(Hans and Fli2)i get loose and rush to 'Guerrillas. 
Hans with kaif'e and ri/'p. ivith jolstols. Bus ) 

Flir. * ^ jist drap dem pistols and git. 

Hans. Of T efer got you -ctny more ven I goes oud, 
I make of you gone died right avay, d(md ud ? 
{OuerrUlas exit L., Ha?is and Fl/p\ \.. — Music ) 



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SCENB THIRD. 

Federal So.ntinel discovered pacing from l. to r. 
Takes picture from pocket. 

My dear wife and babies ! Two loug years liave 
passed since I left our Northern home! Two years 
since T bade my loved ones larewell, and witli* njy 
comrades niarche<l to the front to face deatli in de- 
fence of the I'liioii ; and I have passed thr>>ngh ter- 
rible scenes since then— scenes of blood and carnage 
that I i»ope never to witness again. Many of our 
l>rave boys have fallen, by disease and by the enemy's 
shot and shell on the battlelield. Many have looked 
upon father, mother, wife an»l chihiren for the last 
timeoneaidi ; and many a time have we went the 
rounds with the picket relief, and;found the sentinel 
asleep in death, shot down hy an unseen foe without 
a moment's warning. Ah ! my darling will I ever 
be permitted to clasp you in \\\y arms again ; or shall 
I. too. be numbered with the thousands that have 
been slain in this cruel strife? (Kisses picture.) I 
know not why it is, but I feel to-night thai I shall 
never see our dear liome again. {Turns to r. and 
brings iiiusket fn a "nadj/.'" ] 'Twas nothing but a 
niirhtbird, or the wind, perhaps, sighing through the 
tall cedars. ( Walks to l .SVio; heard from r. Senti- 
nel lit aggers.) Oh, comrades I Oh! if they knew 
what that shot did they would come to my aid ! 
( Turns to R.) You infernal, skulking cowards ! Oh I 
wife— children !— I am dyinir! dyiiig ! Fare — fare- 
well— dear ones at home. (Falls and dies. Scene 
opens on tahlcdu, u:ife and t)co cluldre^n in. prayer.) 
Enter Ctuts. C. and tivo soldiers L,. 

Clias. Sli— step carefully, boys"; we ai-e near the 
enemy's picket lines, and the least noise may draw 
their tire on us. Careful ! see their camp lires on the 
ridge yonder ! They are as busy as bees, too, 
l)reparing for the strugjrle which must soon take 
l)lace. Hello ! who is this? ' Why, it is a blue coat, 
and he has just died, for his body is yet warm. Poor 



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fellow ! he has been shot by a cursed grayback lurk- 
ing among yonder trees and bushes. Boys ; it is ter- 
rible to die thus, far away from your home and 
friends ; but such are the fortunes of a soldier, who 
must obey orders if he loses his life by it. This com- 
rade has done his duty and has died at his j^ost. Boys 
raise him up, gently now, and carry him back to the 
old log cabin in the opening, and await there until T 
return. {Exit soldiers l.) I wish to learn more of 
the enemj^'s strength at this point, and if I had a reb 
uniform I would venture within their lines. [Enter 
Geo. Carrington, Hack, and rebel soldiers, luho rush 
upon Chas. and secure him.) 

Vhas. George Carrington ! 

Geo. Aye ; it's me, my bluebird ! Ha ! ha ! You 
are caged at last, and you are in a fair way to ascer- 
tian our strength without the aid of a Confederate 
uniform. Ha! ha! ha! Well, I must confess that 
this is a pleasure which I had not anticipated quite 
so soon. 

Hack. I say, Colonel, ye had the right man 
in the right place that time. If I hadn't 
a been scoutin' along the lines, and caught sight of 
this fellow, ye wouldn't a bagged him so nicely ; and 
I reckon I ought to have that toothpick of his'n for 
my share in the business. 

Chas. You sneaking, cowardly cur ! You may get 
it in a manner which will not be very agreeable. You 
are the renegade, no doubt, who shot our picket here 
a short time ago. 

Hack. Well, now yer right for once ; and I could 
have popped you over the same way, only I knew the 
Col. here would like to have ye in his power; so thank 
me for yer life. 

Geo. Come: wehavenotime to waste here, be- 
sides we are too near the Yankee lines to be comfort- 
able. Capt. Carriugton, I will trouble you for that 
sword. It don't look well to see a prisoner armed. 

C/tas Sir ; I am a prisoner, and as such I must be 
disarmed ; but if you tliink lam going to surrender 



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my sword to you, you are greatly mistaker, for I 
never will! {Jhrows sword to i, ) Go and get it. 
Geo. rushes towards C/tas. ivitJi drawn sword. Hack, 
goes for sword. Mtdketrij and ch' eriii'i heard to i,.) 
Hack. Get back, Colonel, the Yauks are coming ! 
{all exit R — Music — Srcnc closes. ) 

SCENE FOURTH. 

Enter Oeo. C. and Hack. r. 

Geo. Well, Albert; T wish you to guard this post 
to night, for the reason that it is one of importance, 
and I knovv you to be a man who can safely be 
trusted with any positon re(juiring coura^a^ and strict 
obetlience to orders. The Yankee i»ickels have dis- 
covered before this, that their Captain has been 
trapped, and they may attempt a rescue. You know 
he is conliiled l)ut a short distance from here. We 
have him fast now, and I do not intend tiiat he shall 
escai)e me ; so keep a sharp look out, and if you see 
or hear anything suspicious — warn me at once. 
( F.tit R. ) 

Hack. (Sa'utrs) I will Col. — Well, now, this may 
be a position of honor and trust. i)ut Til be cussed if 
lean see any protit in it, ha! ha! Well, the Col's 
got his brother where he wants him, and I sup- 
pose he thinks I am interested enough in his capture 
to willingly stand guard all night, but he's mistaken 
there. By Jove! I wouldn't have helped capture 
him. only I thouy:ht to make a good thing out of the 
Col. by it; and I'll let him know that it aint honor 
and glory that I'm after in this war, for that wont 
feed a n'lan, or till his ])urse. {Feels in pocket.) I 
wonder if I left camj) witliout my bottle of hartshorn? 
Ono; here it is. [drinks) Confound the Col ! Why 
didn't he put a private here instead of me ? I'm uo 
Soldier, I'm a Guerilla, and whatfightin' I do, I want 
to do on my own hook, [drinks). I wish I was in the 
mountain again. There was a nice litile crowd of us 
up there before Captain Dick was gobbled, but the 
Yauks have wiped us out, till there aint a Corporal's 



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Guard of us left; and I reckon if we didn't keep 
close to the army we'd fare mighty slim. {Drinks. 
(Enter Hans and Flip. L.) By Jove! that was a 
sharp game I played on the Col.'s brother. 

Ffip. Dars Massa Hackney. Golly ! Dutchy ; did 
ye eber see dat chi'^ken afore ? 

Hans. Py Yiminy ! he vas dot fellar vat we vas 
goin to hang, aind ud ? [Draws h>rsc pistol ) 

Flip. Sh— don't let im see dat Howitzer. 

Hack. Whoo ! Bj^ Jove ! I hope they'll hang the 
young Blue Jay, an so I do. [hie) [Business.) 
Hooray ! 

Fip. '•' * De Cap'n done tole me to tell 
you he'd send anoder man to take yer place afore 
ion}?. 

Hack. Eh, [hie) all right old Snowball. 

Flip. Yah ! Yah ! Saj' who was it ye hopes dey'll 
hang? 

Hack. Whj^ its a j^oung rooster that [hlc] belongs 
to the Yankee army, his name is Chas. Carrington, 
[hie) an' he's a brotiier to our Col. [Drinks.) 

Flip. ^ * I clone forgot it. 

Hack. Get out you thunder- cloud, I wont do it. 

i^/.p. * * Guv me de password. 

Hack. [Looks up.) By Heaven! that's the Col.'s 
old nigger. [Raises gun.) [Hans forces him back 
and puts knife to his throat.) 

Hans. Tole uf dot Gountersign quicker ash 
lightning — 

Hack. Stonewall Jackson. — Curse you ! 

Hans. All ride, [^Ji/.ts knife in belt) of you make 
any noises I skin ott* your scallup. 

Hack. Boys, help !— [Music) Hans and Flip, 
gag him and drag him off l.., and return.) 

Flip. ^ " wese got too be mighty keerful 
too. 

Hans. Yaw, dot ish drue, py Yiminy ! ve must 
find right away oud vere de Gaptain vas, und den ve 
surround dem Greypacks, eh ! und den of de Shonnys 



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KO for us we schlock em on de koup right away quick 
ah-eady, eli? 

Flip. Yes, I reckon so ; but talk United States an 
den I'll know what ye niean'^. 

Hans. Ish dot so. Veil Sharley vas iry Gaptain, 
und T took cm pack of I dies. 

F//j>. Bully for Dutchy ! Guv me dat goose hook. 
Ise wid ye. Yah ! Yah ! 

//anus Sh— shtop dem noises, und cum mid me — 
{Exit K.) {.y utile.) 

SCKNE FIFTH. 

Chan, discovered in prison — sentinel pacing in rear. 

Chas. Well, here I am at last— caged, as my 
brother in gray has expressed it, in a Ivcbel prison, 
with a sentinel' watching me as a cat watches a mouse. 
Weil, it is my own fault. In makitiga leconnoisance 
of the enemy's camp alone, I rushed blindly into a 
trap. I wonder what they intend to do with me. 
Will ihcy hold mc ms a prisonc; of war, or will they 
conduct inelothe Hcad<piartcrs of their Commander- 
in-Chief, charged with being a Federal spy. Ah, 
Jiere comes Col. Carrington, I shall soon know my 
fate. 

Enter Geo. C. K. 

(f'co \Vell, youngster ; I hope I find you con- 
tented in your new quarters. How does prison fare 
agree with you ? 

C/ias. I have been treated better than I expected 
at your hands; and as for prison fare. 1 have no 
reason, under the circumstances, to comi'lain. 

Oco. Very well, sir; you may have good reason to 
complain, and that before long, for if I am not greitly 
mistaken there is a worse fate in store for you than 
captivity, {('has. starts.) Yes, worse even than death 
on the battle-lield. 

( 7ias. \\' i 1 1 you inform me what that fate may be ? 

Geo. The fate of a spy— death on the scaffold. 



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Chas. Death on the scaffold ! 

Geo. Yes ; I hold the proofs of your gruilt, and I 
can have you tried and hung before to-morrow night. 
Still, tnere may be one conditio j on which your life 
might be spared. 

Chas. Name that condition, George. 

Geo. I will ; and think well before you answer, 
for remember a word from me decides your fate. The 
condition is this, that you leave the Northern army 
and swear allegiance to the South. 

Chcu. Ts that all? 

Geo. Yes ; do you consent ? 

Chas. No, never! George, I am young and life is 
sweet, but had I a thousand lives I would sacrifice 
them all first ! 

Geo. That is your answer, is it? Well, die then. 
I know you to be a Federal spy, and although I 
would wish to save you, foi' mother and Bettie's sake, 
I would not be doing my duty as a soldier if I failed 
to report you to Gen. Bragg. 

Chas. Ah, George, T see that the thought of 
mother and sister touches a tender spot in your heart. 
Then you have some feeling yet, George but you 
would not save me for their sake even. There 'is a 
feeling of bitter hate in your bosom against me, and 
you want revenge, which you can have. I am in 
your power now, and I neither ask nor expect any 
mercy from you. {Exit Geo. slowly, L.) He has 
gone, and will no doubt bring my case before his 
commander. If he should I shall receive a drum.- 
head courtmarf.al, be condemned, and perhaps exe- 
cuted by the order of my own brother. Great Heaven ! 
Is there no chance to escape ! {Looks aroimd.) I am 
afraid there is none. The prison is well guarded and 
it would be folly to attempt it. 

Enter four prisoners r. singing Tramp, Tramp. 

{Enter Geo. r.) Get back out of this you Yankee 
dogs, or I'll give you a tramx) to your long homes! 
{Exit prisoners.) 



CAos. Colonel, could you not place me in the 
other yard with the rest of the prisoners? I wish to 
see if there are any from my regiment. 

Geo. No, it's a<!:ainst orders ; and you wouldn't 
stay there long anyhow, for you are to be tried in 
about an hour, and will i)e hung, no doubt, at sun- 
rise to-morrow. 

C'^f^s'. To be hung! Well, so be it then. It is no 
more than I expected. Hang me if you will. You 
will lind there are enough blue c^ats within two 
miles of here who will avenge me. I will die like a 
man in the service ot my country, and dying I will 
dare and defy you all. 

Geo. ^'ery well ; I gave you a choice of two things 
and you have decided. Here, you CJ^n stop your 
nu)uth with that if you choose. {Hanchfood.) 

(h<(!<. I do not want it. I hear prisoners begging 
for food— give it to them. [Exit Geo. IM Oh, mother! 
Btttie ! and darling ^Finnie! Could I see you all 
once more, I could then die in peace. I am to be 
hung as a spy, and there is no help lor me. Well, I 
will bear it like a man, trusting in the God of liat- 
tles, who doeth ail things well. {Slow music. Looks 
vf) ajtd f<( fs Flip's head over Stock'ide. 

FN)). tSh — 

Hans. Keep shud mid yer moud. (Sentinel in j^ass- 
ing to L. is seized and le ovtv into sfov/cade.) 

Fl/p. {ivith knife.) If ye so much as winks I'll 
'sassinate you into a cotton gin. 

Hans. Of ye makes any prains, I plow yer noises 
oud. 

Flip. * Is ye hurt anywhar? 

C^r^s•. No, my brave' boys; but tell me. Flipper, 
where are mother and Hettie? 

Flij) * Safe fiue de Yankee lines. 

Chas Thank God! They are sate then. How in 
the world did you get here without being captured? 

Flip. * * chuck in to de bushes to sleep 
otl* his drunk. 

Bans. Veil, das vas all ride, but we got no dime 



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to dalk aboud dose diDgs. It vas petter of ye git mid 
yerselluf ride avay oiid, pooty quick. 

Chas. You are* right, Hans ; now or never. 

JIa7iB. Fleeper, gif de Gaptaiu a bistol. 

Ji'lip. Yessah! {Hanch Chas. pistol.) 

Heats. Now you gid ride avy inside oud mid de 
Yongee lines, und I slitay mid de rear oud pack und 
geep an eye on dem feilars already. (.4// extt over 
stockade^ Satis in rear.) 

{Biifer Geo, atid soldiers.) Curse liim ! lie has 
■escaped! There is treason here. After him boys! 
and a commission to tlie man wlio talvcs him alive ! 
{Quick inusic — Soldie?'s rush to stockade, and 
scene closest gmckly. ) 

SCP^NE SIXTH. 

JB^nte?' Okas, and Flip. o?i the run, followed by 
jBcuis, 7Pho falls at lu , a /ul shoots soldier e7iter- 
iiig at R. 
Hans. Hold! of you bleases! I fights mid der 

Union, und I nefer goes pack on ud. {Exit L. Scene 

opens on battlefield. ) 

SCENE SEVENTH. 

Tatikees and ^ebs heard from either side. 

Reb. Hello, Yank ! Draw in that musket. 

Yonk. All right, Johnny ; what'll you have? 

R. How's yer hardtack ? 

5^. A little wormy. How's crn bread ? 

R. Lots of it— ground cob and all. 

Y. What state are you from ? 

R. Tennesseee. Who are you feilars? 

Y. Pennsylvanians. How many men have 
you ? 

R. Enough to clean out you'ns. How many have 
you ? 

y. Charge on us, and you'll soon find out. 

R. All right. Say, Yanks ; ye got any grub to 
trade foj tobacco ? 



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Y. Yes ; bring out your tobacco 

H. Won't ye shoot ? 

Y. No ; not till you fellows coinmence. 

R. Well, here goes then. (Privates step out on 
stage — Bus. — ('has. and Geo. step out one pace.) 

Geo. Back to your posts! 

Yank. Good bye, Johnny; and look cmt for the 
top of your ht^ad. 

Rfh. Good bye, Yar.k, I'll mark ye if lean. 
{B((ttle. Music. AU(/et out qf su/ht and commence 
firinif. ReJ^eJa advance and fall back. Federa-ts ad- 
vance and fall back. Rdnls advance ami fall ba^ck 
quickly. Grand charge and tableau. No. 1 Chns. and 
Geo.', Xo. 2, H irrij and Hickn^if \ No. 8, B'tip and 
Jii'l; Ao. 4, J/(/ns anH tu-o rebels. Bettie ccdch^'s flag 
as it falls from Harry's hand. No. 5, soldiers with 
drawn swords^ clubbed muskets, etc, End of Act III. 

SCENE FIRST. 

Battlefield by night. Geo. discovered n^ounded. Slow 
music. 
G(0. Help ! Oh, is there no help ! We are beat- 
en. I remember now, that las<<t bold charge of the 
Yankees drove our men back in confusion, and the 
blue coats are masters of the tield Oh, this wound ! 
If I could but staunch the blood that is tiowing from 
this horrid bullet hole in my breast. 1 might live to 
reach our lines. Oh, F can not! I am too. weak, 
(irreat Heaven I must I die here on this battlefield, 
with none but the dead around me ; witlu)Ut one 
friend or comrade to soothe me in my dying mo- 
ments ! All is still. The tiring has ceased. The bat- 
tle is over and the tield is covered with brave men, 
both gray and blue, whose lips are sealed, as mine 
soon will be, in death. Oh. mother, Bettie! where are 
they? And Charles— a curse.! —no! no! — I will not 
<'urse him with my dying breath. I would be thank- 
ful for liis aid now, if^ he is my enemy. But a curse 



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loud aud deep upon the fiend who brought this cruel 
war upon us. It is indeed father against son, and 
brother against brother! (Mufiic. — Faints.— Enter 
Hwk. K.,lant.erii in hfind, rob'Ang dead.) 

Hack. (Ootsto Geo ) What ! Col. Carrington ! I 
supposed that he escaped the fur3^ of our last fight 
unhurt. Is the fellow dead, I wonder, or has he on- 
\y fainted from loss of blood ? All ! he breathes yet; 
but he is badly wounded and will soon die. It's not 
often that a soldier is worth much after receiving a 
miunie ball through his body. The Col. was a brave 
fellow ; and althougli I have seen men whom I liked 
better, I do say that he deserved a better fate. I don't 
know that I can help him any. T tliirik he is too far 
gone ; but I will stay on the field until he is dead, 
and then I will take charge of his gold watch and 
other valuables, which I will restore to his friends, 
of course, when I get through with them. (/S'ef/rcAe.§ 
the dead.) 

Geo. {.Raises up.) Did I not hear a voice? Ah! 
Albert, my old friend, is it you? I am severely 
wounded, Albert ; help me to the rear. Quick be- 
fore my strength all leaves me. 

Hack. [Aside.) By Jove! I can't say that I like 
this. {To Col.) Col.; I would gladly help you if I 
could ; but it is impossible to remove you at present. 
You are weak, the Federals hold every inch of this 
ground, atid every bush and tree hides a blue coat, so 
you see our captuie would be ceitain. 

Geo. You will let me die then, cr fall into the en- 
emy's hai ds, and not make one efltbrt to save me ? 
Shame ! 

Hack. Col.; I can't save you, 'Twould be folly to 
attempt it. I have risked my life a thousand times 
in the past twenty-four hours, and I will have my 
hands full to take care of myself, if I get out of this 
mess with a whole skin. 

Geo. Albert; will a brave man risk his life to 
save that of a wounded comrade? He will if he is 
not a base coward. 



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Hack. Col. Caninglou, beware ! or \ will take 
the little life you have left. 

Geo. All ! but I have one more cartridge left, and 
as long as I have life I will defeud myself? What 
is that you are hold ng in your hand ? 

Hack. Eh ? Oh. that's nothing but atrinket I took 
from the pocket of a dead Yankee. 

Geo. What? Have you been robbing the dead? 
Hack. Weil; what if I have? That's a part of 
my business in this war. 

Geo. I suspected it ; and I know your game now. 
T know why you refused to help me. You would 
wait until death c:«me, when you would have robbed 
me as you have r(>l)l)ed others for a robl)er of the 
dead always treats friend and foe alike. But your 
career is run, Albert Hackney. Y^ou have robbed the 
last soldier ! 

Hack. What? {Geo. shoots.) Oh !— I !— Curse!-- 
you !— cur! ( Falls towards Geo. with knife in hand. 
Dies.) 

Geo. My arm is weak, but thank heaven my aim 
was true. The bullet intended for a Union soldier 
has rid the woriil of a wretch too heartless, too brutal 
to be called man — a cruel robber of the battle tield. 
( Faints. Chas. and FH per rusli on stfige L.) 
Clins. Flipper did you hear a shot? 
Flip. * * Suah, for sartin ! 
Chas. {Goes to Geo.) George! {7'o Flip.) He is 
not dead. Flipper. He breathes Awny tocamp and 
bring mother and Bettie. {E.vit Flip, l.) Oeorge, 
l(M)k up ami speak to me ; it is Charles, your brother! 
(reo. Water! water! iChas gives him water and 
he rr rives and r( cognizes Chas.) Charles— Carring- 
ton — you have come to take me to a Y'ankee |»rison. 
Chas. No, George, you are not a prisoner; I have 
come to help you— as a friend and not an enemy. 

Geo. As a friend? I am glad of that, Charles, but 
you cannot help me— it's too late. Look at this rag- 
ged wound and you will soon see thsit I am beyond 
all earthly help. Charles have you ever heard from 



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mother and Bettie? 

Chas. Yes, George ; they are at the Federal camp 
and I have sent for them. [Enter Widow and Bettie.) 

Betfie. Oli, Geor^« ! my brother ! ( W< eps.) 

Widow. My dear boys ! You were enemies in 
battle, bmt t/hank heaven, you are friends once more. 

Geo. Yes, mother ; we were enemies, and fouirht 
each other. I drew my sword against the old flag 
because I thought it my duly. Perhaps I was wrong, 
but I am done now, and I too thank heaven that we 
are friends once more; and if I have sinned against 
heaven I ask a merciful God to judge and forgive me. 
Raise m«! There lies the body of Albert Hackney, 
the guerrilla. He was robbing the dead — frien-d and 
foe — he would have robbed me, but I shot him with 
my last cartridge. Water! I am dying! Charles, 
bury me with the brave men who fell with me. 
Mother! Bettie! fare— well. [Dies. Bettie iMatti- 
lude of prnye7\) 

Ch s. Poor brother ! he has gone. He has fought 
his last batde ; he has died a soldier's death. (Slow 
jiusic. Scene closes.) 

SCENE SECOND. 

Enter Hans ivith Bill. 

Hans. Veil, dot makes not any dili'erence Yon 
vas mine brisoner, aind ud ? Hold ! Apout ride 
frond ! Back a leedle ! Whoa ! Heels in— toes oud ! 
Saj^; my graypack frient, I tink I vas bromoted since 
dot pig battle, veu we gleaned you rebels oud, and 
now I driils dem brivates, eh? Veil, I not knows 
pooty much apout ud ; und so braetice on you a lee- 
ule already. 

Bill. I aint m-o soldier. 

Hans. Shed yer moud ub, or I knock ye in dree 
bieces so quick I don know how ud vas mineselluf ! 
You was a gowardly push whacker vot nefer fights 
only ven you got f<^ur ro one, dond ud ? Attention ! 
Ride drees ! dot vos nice ! Von bace behint! Back 
ub, eh ? It ish petter of you vatch does piseuess. 



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Mark two (limes. GoJ Bhtop^a leedle ! I dole you 
to mark ud two dimes, iind veil you mark ud more 
ash two dimes, by Viiiiiiiy I I preaU your noses in 
doo hlaces already, ain«l ud ? You vas de plack sheen 
mid de company. Attention 1 rebel army— lefd faces 
l»y de ride Hank— oljen your moud — geep your eyes 
on de Yankee gamp— go shtraid ahead*! March I 
Ridetti Bid off Htoife i^. — Mimc — Sc .ne opens ou Fed- 
< r(U Camp with fiuftler'n tentj nlf/ns, efc.) 

SCKNK THIRD. 

Canip—iivldierx dhcovered. Si^n, ''Pic/dcs 25 c^tda 
each.'^ 

SergH. Fall in for roll call. (An!<wcr to ttaiacs and 
mis»in<f.) Hans Laj^eibum. 

So'dicr. Missing. 

(Enter Hant< and prisoner ) Ishdatso? Veil it 
ish pettcr of you dond lie apout ud. I vas here mitl 
jniiieselUif, already. {Allihar.) 

AV7-(/7. Hans, whom have you there? 

llaiiH. Oh, dot ish one o' dem fellars vot fights 
mid Jert" D.'ivis. 

[Enter Flip.) * - fraid de guerrillas had 
cotched ye, suah. 

Hans. Ish dot so? Veil, by Y'iminy ! you vas 
got fooled a leedle. Look a here, mine plack frient ; 
dare ish a fellar vot I surrou ided, look of dot faces. 

Ftip. * * look out dar for old ironsides, 

Duchj'. {Bus.) 

Serg't. Enough of this boys! Come, Haus, give 
us a song. {Song.) 

Knter Ch^is., Harry, Widow and licttie. 

Chas. Well, boys, we have just heard some cheer- 
ing neiv's. 

Strg't. What is it, Cap? 

Chas. Lee has surrendered to Gen. Grant; and 
our regiment starts to-morrow for the North, 

.1^/. Hurrah ! 

Hans. By Yimiiiy ! Ga])taiu, we got some of dose 
Ui^er and pretzels pooty quick; doud ud ? 



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Flip. ^ * till cleole missus does, no how 
Hnrnj. Cer ainly, Flip ; you have stayed by us 

and now we will stay by you. Keep with Hausfand 

you'll come out all right. 
Fhp. ^ /\ dey won't snap a teller up and 

set him a pickin' cotton, willdey'^ ^ 

n,5hP.i^'. } ?"'''' """^ ^/'P-' ^^^' ^'^^ ^^^"'^ raise cotton 
Vhnl 'vv".. ^7'" »^^ay have a chance to hoe corn. 
UiciH. Well, boys; Harry and I with my mother 

and sister, start for Philadelphia to-njgnt ; Zl bl 

fore we leave let's sing, "Tenting on thf Old Camp 

(^r^'und. [Song -All bid good hue.) ^ 

H'trry, Good bye, Hans. Come to our house as 

soon as ycHi get home, and bring Flipper with you! 

{Cha8. and i,arry ivith ladies exit {., -Mas ic~^ol- 

diers march off n.-Sr^^,ne closes.) 

SCENE FOURTH. 

[Enter Fli2J. K.) * * an dat Dutchman 
knows J IS Miliar to go to. i-^umau 

Enter Newsboy.) Here's your Morning Press' 
{Scar sJ^lip ivnorupsto r. aiid meets i.ans with 
beer keg. Both fall down ) 

Ar'-^^' T*. ^''. I'tl inash ye right heah. 

Eans Ishdotso? Veil, you make of me room. 

Lel^'un^'ide?"''^ ^'"^' ''^^"^"^^ ^'"'^ ' ^'' ^^^^^ 

Hans and Flip, both advance. 

nans. You got a Deitch paber leedle poy ? (Flir, 

sr>atx:hjspa2Jerand hoi s it up side down-H<ms picks 

tions. """' * ^^^^^''*' '^« 8'^ ^i"d g«t some ra- 

v.^k'I^'"'^' /^^^.' ^'""^ "^^ *^*^^t paper, you old 

V ooly-headed sucker ! [News b y follows Flipper off 

L., kicking .-.im. etc.— Bus.— Music' -^ 

SCENE FIFTH. 

Scene opens injir Haven^s parlor.-Mr. Haven 
liettie C, Harry Haven. ' 

Mr. Haven. [Looks up from paper.) Well, boys; 



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the war is over at last. The rebellion is fairly crush- 
ed— thanks to our brave l)oys iu blue who did their 
duty so nobly and well ! They have carried the stars 
and stripes through the very hot-bed of secession, 
an<l have learned those iSouthern traitors that to tire 
upon it is a crime which can not go unpunished. 

LlKOi. Yes; Mr. Haven, the war is over, and the 
victory is ours ; but wh«n I look over our thinned 
ranks, and inisstlic many hrave men who marched 
with us to the front in '02, I realize the terrible 
thou;.;h willing sacrifice thai our country has made to 
save our glorious Union ; and while other nations 
<lared to interfere in behalf of the South, however, 
bcc tuse it was a war between sister stales, wheie 
brother crossed swords with iMOther, yet we 
taught them that wc coubl settle our own quarrel; 
antl that no traitoi- owing allegiance to the old flag 
could insult it with impunity. 

Jl'irrij. l''ath<M' ; you may thank Miss Carringtou 
for the return of this fbig. The wound I received at 
Stone River, slight as it was, stunned me for a mo- 
ment, and the tlMg dr<)pi)e 1 f:oin my hand and might 
have l)een captured had it not been caught by her 
before it ton. -bed the ground, 

Mr. II Oh I but you are a i)rave girl, ^Fiss Bettie, 
and shoubl we have another war you ought to com- 
mand a regiment. 

Mix Carr'nififoti. \\\ ! Mr. Haven, don't speak of 
another w;ir ; think of another war. Think of the 
sorrow that this war has brouubt Uj)on our family ; 
it has taken one son from me besides making us 
bonn'Iess. 

H(ttif\ It lias made us homeless for the present, 
only, m(»ther. We will go back to Tennessee and re- 
clahn our property, won't we Charles? 

Chofi. Indeed we will, Bettie; all that the rebels 

have not burned or carried away. 

Mrs. II((vcn. Well, don't talk of going home yet 
I am sure there is no use iu it. Mrs. Carringtou 



needs rest, and I intend she shall stay with me this 
summer; and Bettie don't wish to go home yet, I 
know. 

Minnie. No. indeed, mother ; and you must not 
let her go until we become better acquainted. {AU 
appear to be convn'fiing. — Hans and Flip, seen at l. 
— Bus. — Knock heard to l..) 

Mr. Hnvm. Come in! [To party) It's the milk 
boy I presume. {Enter Flip, follotved bf/ Hans l. — 
Minnie dlsf-overs Flip and ser earns, sCiring Flip, ivho 
rushes to do r, knocking down Hans. — AU laugh.) 

Hans. ( fhi- sing up.) By Yi'miny ! dot was dree 
dimes I got me knorked dowMi of dot plack feliar ; 
und I dond like ud poot^^ mooch already. 

Mr. H. Ha'is, is it ycu ? {Advances.) i am glad 
to sefe you home again safe and sound. 

Hanf>. Tshdotso? Veil, I feels pooty goot all 
de vile. I fightf^ mid de Union so mooch as dree 
years. We vip dem Secesh, und now vv'e comes pack 
und drinks our lager in bieces, dond ud. 

Mrs. H. (Advances to .Hans cvn'l shakes hand^.) 
Take a chair, Hans. {Hans takes seat near Harry.) 

Harry. Why, where is old Flip ? {Advances to 
door and ccUls ) Flipper! 

Flip. Yes sail ! 

Harry. Come in, you rascal ; what are you doing 
out there. 

Flip. ■'• * young missus squeal agin. {Bus.) 

Harry. No, no."^ She has recovered from her 
fright. Take a chair, Father, this is Flipper, an 
old slave of Mrs. Carrington's, who during the war 
proved himself a true friend and a failhful guide to 
the Unionists of Tennessee. It was he who parried 
the murderous blow aimed at me by the villian 
Hackney at the battle of Stone River. To him I owe 
my life. 

Mr H. Is it possible? {Extends ha7id quickly and 
speaks in a l<,ud voice, which scares Flip., who again 
runs.) Give me your hand, my brave fellow! Why, 
what'she running tbr? 



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ChoH. He is not used to sucli scenes, and is some- 
what embarassed, I should judge. [To j'lip.) Flip- 
per, come in here, sir! What are you afraid of? 

Flip. ole nian'Il mash me. 

Chan. Well, you have nothing to fear. He is 
your friend. 

Ff:i). mash nu'suah! Yah ! yah ! 

Mr. n. Mash you! Certainly not. \ only wished 
lo thank you for the gallant service you ren<lered my 
son. { Until (ulvanci and sh<tkc /lands.) 

Flip. -^ * Duchy an' me left de regiment 
down hy de railroad, an' <(ey'll be a comin up dis 
way, I reckon. 

Sirs. H. Yes; and we must go and meet them, 
father. The boys have earned a hearty welcome, 
and shoubl receive it. 

Mr. II. You are right, mother, we will give them 
a welcome. Come, Charles and Harry, they will 
need you too when the regiment comes in. But we 
must have a song tirst, and then we will let the boys 
know we have not forgotten them. It is too bad to 
interru|>t you, I know, i)ut you can talk your 
soil nonsense hereafter. The bVave deserve the fair, 
I supi)ose, and as NFrs. Carriiigton and myself are 
both u'ood natured, we will consent to anything reas- 
onable. 

Flip. * * Say, Duchy, dey's a stealin yer 
lager beer. 

Hans. {Sm'in(f}ii(/ up.) Ishdotso?. Etc., etc. 
( Chas and Wirrif, Miiinl" and Bettie advance t't the 
front and sinq. Sound of cannon— loud cheering.) 

Flij). •' -^ De day o' jubilee am come now 
for sartin 

Ifan.^ Dat ish drue, ole Fleeper ; und now I goes 
right avay of dot muster oud man und got my spreat 
eagle ; und tlen I pits of dem pullyey fellars goot py, 
vot I tigts in de ranks mid de Union, ufid nefer goes 
pack on ud for more ash dree years, dond ud ? By 
Yiminy ! I vasglad to y:et home of dose pad blaces, 
untl be' mid (locVs country once more. (Reverently.) 



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Mr. H. Yes, Haus; but there are mothers and 
children looking for those who will never return — 
looking for husbands and fathers whose bones lie to- 
day bleaching in the sun on the mountains and plains 
of the Sunny South. [To Audience.) And while 
we live to enjoy the blessings won by their valor and 
patriotism, let us not forget the sacred objects for 
which they fought and died. We appeal to everyone 
to aid in helping the widows and orphans left to our 
care and protection ; and should our starry banner 
ever again be hauled down by enemies at home or 
abroad, you will find that we are still "True Blue." 
[Hans and Flip, quickly clea7' stage. — All exit L. in the 
following order : Mr. E. ivith Mrs. H. and Mrs. C. 
Chas. and Minnie, Harry and Bettie, Bans 6c Flip). 

SCENE SIXTH. 

Soldiers march on stage l., singing choi'us of ^'March- 
ing through Oeort/ia.'" When in jyruper position 
leader begins and all join in the choi us, '' Marching, 
etc.,^^ assisted by ladies, who enter with Mr. H. At 
conclusion of so7ig all march around twice, Bans, 
and Flip in rear. At second time around soldiers 
form hollow square, iv/th fixed bnyonets. Seme 
opens on tableau. Goddess of Liberty, etc. Slow 
curtain. End, 



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